pThe Group Legal Counsel serves as the primary internal legal resource for the Group, with primary responsibility for commercial and clinical contracting activities across the Company's operations in Italy, France and Switzerland. In line with business priorities and available capacity, the role also supports corporate governance, employment-related matters and strategic corporate initiatives, while coordinating with external legal advisors where jurisdiction-specific expertise is required. The position contributes to reducing reliance on external legal counsel by internalizing day-to-day legal activities while ensuring effective management of legal and contractual risks. Given the part-time nature of the role (24 hours per week), priority will be placed on commercial and clinical contracting activities, while corporate governance and employment-related support will be provided based on agreed business priorities and available capacity. /p pThe role collaborates closely with Management, Finance, Human Resources, Business Development, Operations and other key stakeholders, supporting business objectives through the provision of practical and timely legal guidance. /p h3Key Responsibilities /h3 h3Commercial Clinical Contracts Management /h3 ul liDraft, review, negotiate and manage a broad range of commercial and clinical agreements, including: /li liMaster Service Agreements (MSA) /li liClinical Trial Agreements (CTA) /li liNon-Disclosure Agreements (NDA) /li liData Processing Agreements (DPA) /li liStatements of Work (SOW) /li liCommercial Contracts with customers and business partners /li liConsultancy and Service Agreements /li liVendor and Supplier Agreements /li liIntercompany Agreements /li li. Ensure contracts appropriately address commercial protections including payment terms, invoicing schedules, project milestones, change orders, pass-through costs, termination rights, liability allocation and risk-sharing mechanisms. /li liReview and negotiate contractual commitments relating to clinical sites, investigators, sponsors and third-party vendors to ensure contractual obligations remain aligned with operational capabilities and project deliverables. /li liIdentify legal and contractual risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures. /li liDevelop, maintain and update standard contract templates and contractual best practices. /li liSupport the full contract lifecycle, including amendments, renewals and management of contractual obligations. /li liImplement and maintain processes and tools for contract administration, document retention and contract tracking. /li /ul h3Corporate Affairs Governance /h3 ul liSupport corporate governance activities across the Group's entities in Italy, France and Switzerland. /li liManage and coordinate corporate documentation, including board resolutions, meeting minutes, powers of attorney, statutory records and corporate filings. /li liLiaise with notaries, external legal advisors and other professional service providers as required. /li liSupport the implementation and maintenance of Group governance standards. /li liProvide legal support to Management on organizational developments, strategic initiatives and corporate matters. /li liSupport organizational and corporate integration projects across the Group, contributing to the harmonization of policies, governance practices, delegations of authority, legal processes and contractual standards. /li /ul h3Legal Support to Business Operations /h3 ul liProvide legal support to Management and business functions on commercial, operational and organizational matters. /li liReview and negotiate agreements related to clinical research projects, scientific collaborations and business partnerships. /li liSupport Business Development and Operations during contract negotiations and proposal development activities. /li liProvide guidance on contractual liability, confidentiality obligations, limitation of liability provisions and risk allocation mechanisms. /li liSupport the management of legal relationships with sponsors, investigators, sites, vendors and strategic partners. /li liCollaborate closely with Finance, Human Resources, Business Development and Operations on cross-functional initiatives requiring legal input. /li /ul h3Employment Law Human Resources Support /h3 ul liProvide first-level legal support on employment-related matters across the Group. /li liDraft and review employment agreements, consultancy agreements and related documentation. /li liSupport the Human Resources function in managing legal aspects of employment relationships, organizational initiatives and labour-law compliance matters. /li liCoordinate specialized employment counsel where required for jurisdiction-specific or complex matters. /li /ul h3Compliance Risk Management /h3 ul liMonitor relevant legal and regulatory developments affecting the Group's activities. /li liSupport the business in matters relating to intellectual property, confidentiality, data protection and information governance, coordinating with internal stakeholders and external specialists where required. /li liSupport compliance with applicable corporate, commercial, contractual and employment laws and regulations. /li liContribute to the development, implementation and maintenance of internal policies, procedures and governance frameworks. /li liPromote awareness of legal and contractual risk management across the organization. /li liSupport compliance and document management initiatives across the Group. /li liContribute to maintaining high ethical and compliance standards throughout the organization. /li /ul h3External Counsel Management /h3 ul liAct as the primary internal point of contact for routine legal matters. /li liCoordinate relationships with external law firms and professional advisors across jurisdictions. /li liEscalate highly specialized, contentious, regulatory or strategic matters requiring external expertise. /li liMonitor and contribute to the optimization of external legal expenditure. /li liEnsure effective allocation of legal work between the internal legal function and external advisors. /li /ul h3Requirements /h3 ul liDegree in Law: Qualified lawyer admitted to practice in a relevant jurisdiction /li liApproximately 5-8+ years of relevant post-qualification experience gained within an international law firm and/or an in-house legal department. /li liStrong experience in commercial contracting and corporate law matters. /li liKnowledge of corporate governance principles and business law. /li liExperience in multinational and cross-border environments is preferred. /li liExperience in the healthcare, life sciences, pharmaceutical, biotech or CRO sector is considered a strong advantage. /li liDemonstrated experience drafting, negotiating and managing Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs), Master Service Agreements (MSAs) and commercial contracts within the healthcare, pharmaceutical, biotech, CRO or life sciences sectors. /li liExperience supporting post-acquisition integration projects or international business initiatives is preferred. /li liFamiliarity with the legal systems of Italy, France and/or Switzerland is considered advantageous. /li liFluent English is required. /li liProfessional proficiency in Italian and English is required. /li /ul h3Key Skills /h3 ul liExcellent drafting, review and contract negotiation skills. /li liStrong knowledge of corporate and commercial law. /li liAbility to identify, assess and mitigate legal and contractual risks. /li liStrong analytical, organizational and problem-solving capabilities. /li liAbility to work independently and manage multiple priorities simultaneously. /li liExcellent communication and stakeholder management skills. /li liAbility to operate effectively in a multicultural and international environment. /li liHigh level of professionalism, integrity and confidentiality. /li /ul #J-18808-Ljbffr
